2024/04/03
The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release explaining "the concerted rescue effort following the 7.2-magnitude earthquake in eastern Taiwan" (April 3, 2024)
Press release of the Ministry of National Defense
Time: April 3, 2024 at 08:50
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated today (3rd) that a 7.2-magnitude earthquake rocked eastern Taiwan this morning. The Armed Forces immediately focused on various units and combat areas as they carried out stock checks and inspections to verify any damage. As gathered from preliminary checks, some houses and other buildings have been damaged in the Hualien area so the 2nd Theater of Operations dispatched disaster relief troops to coordinate rescue operations before delivery orders to minimize damage.
The MND pointed out that after the earthquake it immediately set up a response center to monitor updates in real-time, worked with the local government, and deployed troops to safeguard the life and property of people.